New-York, July 26, 1787.
Sir:
I have delivered the paper you committed to me, as it stood altered, to
Major Peirce, from whose conduct I am to conclude the affair between
you is at an end. He informs me that he is shortly to set out on a
jaunt up the North River.
As you intimate a wish to have my sentiments in writing on the
transaction, I shall with pleasure declare that the steps you have
taken in consequence of Mr. Peirce’s challenge have been altogether
in conformity to my opinion of what would be prudent, proper, and
honorable on your part. They seem to have satisfied Mr. Peirce’s
scruples arising from what he apprehended in some particulars to have
been your conduct to him, and I presume we are to hear nothing further
of the matter.
I remain with great esteem, Sir,
Your obedient and humble servant,
Alex. Hamilton.
To Mr. Auldjo.